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Free Fun in the Sun for Area Teens
Click on a Picture to see a larger version – Photos and Video By Russ Baldwin This was one of several summer events put on for area kids, funded in part by a JAG grant, and local contributors. Sherri Kerr and Lori Hammer from the Teen Center estimated at least 380 kids by 2pm, and […]
Ruth J. Northrup -/- May 25, 1923 – July 9, 2011
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Ruth J. Northrup will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Reverend Ramon Robledo officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Ruth will be held from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Coronica’s
On July 1st, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Coronica’s and presented them with their “Dollar of Profit” plaque. Coronica’s is a New Business in Lamar and is located at 100 North Main Street. The business is owned and operated by Cory and Monica Daniels. Their hours of service are from 8:00 AM to […]
Pfeilsticker Offered Lamar City Administrator Contract
Current Lamar Deputy City Administrator, Bill Pfeilsticker, will be offered the position of City Administrator at Monday night’s city council meeting, July 11. The action is listed on the city agenda, to be approved, pending negotiation of a contract and salary between Pfeilsticker and the city. If accepted, Pfeilsticker will replace the man who hired […]
Training Course for Drug Endangered Children Planned for Lamar Elks
The Lamar Elks Lodge #1319 will be the host site for a core training session for drug endangered children sponsored by the Colorado Alliance for Drug Endangered Children and Partnership for Progress, LLC. The day long session will be held Tuesday, July 12, from 9am to 5pm. According to Connie Brase, approximately […]
Prowers Commissioners Discuss Increased Use of Highways 89 and 287 by Gas Companies
Baca County has requested permission from CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol to open highways 89 and 287 in their county, and permission from Prowers County to the transport of gasoline, diesel fuel and liquefied petroleum products. According to Rebecca White, CDOT local government liaison, this will be the first step in a drawn out […]
Public Hearing July 14 on New Prowers County District Boundaries
The Prowers County Commissioners have decided on one of three scenarios as the best means of equalizing the population in the three districts in Prowers County, and have set Thursday, July 14, as the day for the pubic hearing. The public is invited to attend the 11:30am session in the commissioner’s office at the county […]
Fast, Windy and Wet Evening in Prowers County
No significant damage occurred from last night’s fast-moving storm, but several trees, limbs and power poles were toppled by the fierce winds. The Prowers County Sheriff’s office reported trees on the highway in the 13000 block of Highway 50. CDOT crews, a sheriff’s patrol officer and citizen helped clear that portion of the roadway. County […]
Countdown Preparations for Softball World Series
The 2011 World Series Committee toured Citizen’s Field Wednesday morning, July 6, to allocate booth and tent spaces for the ballgames this August. Locations were determined for the medical and hospitality tent, Lamar Welcome Center tent, gift table, information table and others sites. Rick Akers, Lamar Leisure Services Director, said the field will be closed […]
Lamar Rotary: End of Year Party
Lamar Rotary celebrated its 2010-2011 accomplishments with an end of the year party at the home of outgoing president, George Gotto. Current members and prospective new members enjoyed the evening and celebration of the past year events and turning the page to the new year under the direction of incoming president, Karen Ketchum. The club […]
Charles Frederick Beindorff – October 23, 1932 – July 3, 2011
A Graveside service for longtime Lamar resident, Charles Frederick “Fred” Beindorff will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 10:00AM at the Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Fort Lyon, Colorado. Full Military Honors will be under the auspices of the Lamar VFW Post# 3621 and the American Legion Post # 71. Per Fred’s request […]
July 4th Holiday, More Drinking, Less Fireworking
Click a picture to see it full siize – Photos by Russ Baldwin Most area residents apparently took notice of the holiday fireworks ban in Lamar and Prowers County. Due to on-going drought conditions, communities in Prowers and Bent County banned several types of fireworks during the holidays. Any type of firework such as regular […]
Shirley Wicker -/- March 19, 1936 – July 1, 2011
Private graveside in-urnment services will be held at a later date for longtime Lamar resident Shirley Wicker. Shirley was born March 19, 1936 at Woodward, OK. To William Meyer and Evaline Beard-Meyer and departed this life on Friday July 1, 2011 at Juniper Village at Lamar at the age of 75. Per the family’s request […]
Sharon Hendricks, Certified Nurse Midwife – Newest Member of the PMG Healthcare Team
Sharon Hendricks, MSN, CNM is our newest member of the Prowers Medical Group Healthcare Team. Performing a dual role as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Nurse Midwife, Sharon is looking forward to providing and promoting a broad range of healthcare services to residents in the Southeast Colorado region. As a Family Nurse […]
Drought Continues to Impact S.E. Colorado
The National Weather Service reported that as of June 28, the drought monitor continues to indicate exceptional drought (D-4) conditions across southern Baca County. Extreme drought (D-3) conditions have expanded to include Crowley and Otero Counties, western Kiowa County, most of Bent County, south and southwestern portions of Prowers County and the remainder of Baca […]
Providing a Lift for Area VA Patients
Area servicemen and women who need medical care not available in the immediate southeast Colorado area can contact Carol Grauberger, the Prowers County Veteran’s Administration representative and arrange a ride to Denver, Colorado Springs or Pueblo for their treatment. The transportation is administered by the Colorado Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs as well as […]
Lamar Police Make Drug Related Arrest
Press Release: On Friday, June 24, 2011, Lamar detectives and patrol officers arrested Bessie Marie Holloway, 40, of Lamar for a warrant resulting from the investigation of unlawfully distributing a Schedule II controlled substance, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and child abuse. As a result of the arrest Holloway is also facing an […]
City Council Discusses Creation of Marketing District
The concept of a marketing district in Lamar was briefly discussed during the city council’s work session on Monday, June 27. A marketing district would parallel some actions of the Lodging Tax Panel, but would derive its funding from an additional tax on lodging in Lamar only, not the entire county. A different set of […]
Lamar Farmers Market, Plant Now Harvest Later
Backyard garden enthusiasts are gearing up for another Farm and Crafters Market this August and September. This will be the second year the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, LiveWell Prowers County and Lamar Partnership, Inc. are offering the downtown farmers market. If you produce locally grown meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as locally produced food […]
Shirley A. Snider, Memorial Service Announcement
Shirley A. Snider, 1946-2011 A celebration of life service for Longtime Wiley area resident Shirley A. Snider will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday July 2, 2011 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar. Pastors William Roberts and Chet King will co-officiate and burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery at Holly, Colorado. Mrs. Snider […]